Wyoming is one of just two states considered to have no hate crimes law. Some Wyoming communities are taking action themselves.
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Casper is now the fourth city in Wyoming to adopt a non-discrimination ordinance.
Casper could soon become the next Wyoming city to pass an ordinance targeting discrimination and bias-motivated crimes.
Casper City Council Introduced more modifications its proposed anti-discrimination ordinance Tuesday after passionate input from the public — though council members say support for the measure remains strong overall.
The Casper City Council voted to add age to its anti-discrimination ordinance Tuesday evening. The ordinance will require two more votes to take effect.
Casper residents will have an opportunity this week to weigh in on a proposed municipal anti-discrimination ordinance.
Just one household, on 12th Street, has applied for a parkway parking permit so far. Five residents have been issued citations.
A judge Wednesday dismissed a petition to overturn a pair of ordinances exempting Mills and Bar Nunn from state statutes requiring public notices to be published in a newspaper.
Mills and Bar Nunn are looking to dismiss a legal challenge brought against them by the Casper Star-Tribune after the municipalities each pass…
Who knew some electric scooters could cause a city government so much trouble?
As Casper city code stands now, people aren’t allowed to ride scooters (or other “toy vehicles” including skateboards, roller blades and skates) on streets or sidewalks downtown.
The Lovell Chronicle writes: Now before you pooh-pooh the idea that a chicken discussion is at all important, realized that nothing stirs the emotions in a small town more than any law dealing with pets or animals.
Casper City Council approved a new ordinance at a meeting Tuesday, replacing existing code that said 18 was the legal age to buy or use tobacco.
Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters said the district attorney’s office sent him a memo last year detailing a list of misdemeanors that should be dealt with on the city level if possible.
While the ordinance expands the 20 miles per hour zone slightly west of downtown, most streets affected will see their speed limit raised to the citywide default of 30 mph.
The Casper City Council is deciding whether to keep its tobacco laws local or to defer to state statute.
The effort to bring a mask ordinance to Rapid City failed on Tuesday night.
Want to interact with your local council members or attend a council meeting but don't know where to start? City government reporter Morgan Hughes has got you covered.
Extra measures are being taken to tighten restrictions on large indoor gatherings at rental properties after Gov. Phil Murphy said an increase in COVID-19 cases is linked to house parties.
Seemingly the most controversial change would be the length of time an animal can be tethered outside. In the current ordinance, animals can only be tethered for two hours a day — a number that could grow to 10.
Business owners who sell tobacco have decried the entire effort, in particular the ban on flavored chew and other products like cigars.
The survey found that 56% of Wyomingites would support a requirement that people wear face coverings while inside of public places.
Pat Cocozza, who has lived in Egg Harbor Township for 24 years, saw a threat to her way of life in her Reserve neighborhood and decided to do something about it.
The changes would allow the city’s building department to inspect problem properties without a permit if a tenant issued a complaint relating to health or safety concerns.
CLAIM: In Dayton, Ohio, city officials are telling people to wear masks because of coronavirus but just banned criminals from wearing them.